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Samantha Randall

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Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

Play With Your Dog And Perform Scientific Research At the Same...

Over the past decade or so, scientists have been exploring canine cognition and behavior in much greater detail than ever before. As humans develop...

Northmate’s Slow Dog Feeder Will Make Your Fido Work for His...

There is new information coming out every day about dog health and nutrition, and we are seeing a lot of changes in the dog...

The Clawgaurd Protects Your Door From Scratching

Our dogs have the annoying habit of scratching on the door when they need to go out or they want to come in. I...

New England Pet Expo Kicking Off This Weekend

For those of you in my neck of the woods (I’m from Maine, by the way), the 6th Annual New England Pet Expo is...

Montreal SPCA Circulating Petition To End Permanent Dog Chaining in the...

The Montreal SPCA is urging all residents of Quebec, Canada to sign a petition that will end permanent chaining in the province. The petition...

This Young Inventor’s Design Gives Therapy Dogs A Lift

The younger generation is where our future lies, and it is young men like Brendan Cardenas who make me think we’re going to be...

Famous New York “Puppy Party” Company Allegedly Obtains Animals From Puppy...

Everyone enjoys a good party. Whether it’s a birthday party, anniversary party, or an engagement party you know it’s bound to be a good...

Let’s Talk: Should Your Dog Eat People Food?

Hey readers! I hope you are having a great week and you had time to check out my column from last week about Dog Park...

Protect Your Dog’s Sensitive Hearing With Mutt Muffs

Until I came across this video, I had never thought about the importance of protecting your dog’s ears when he is exposed to loud...

This Quilted Car Seat Cover Will Keep Your Dog Comfy and...

I love bringing my dogs with me to the beach and on hiking adventures, but I hate the mess they leave in the back...

New Research Studies the Science Behind Canine Noise Sensitivities

We have a dog that is terrified of loud noises. If we’re in the yard and she hears gun shots or fireworks off in...

Microchip Technology Brings “Dead” Dog Back to His Family

I know, it sounds like some kind of creepy hoax, but it’s actually a true story. It begins back in 2011 when Ben and...

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